Ich möchte ein Eisbär sein

‘I believe in Europe.’ With these words Thomas Scheen set the tone of our conversation from the outset. The resident of Tervuren with German roots speaks of a vital need to draw lessons from history.

As for what he most appreciates about Belgium, he says it is our diversity, our easy-going ways and the art of enjoying life. ‘The pleasure-loving part of me was maybe less prominent in Germany.’ Scheen is reluctant to dwell on national differences. What is much more relevant is not to lose sight of the importance of Europe. ‘Are people still sufficiently aware of just how crucial the European Union is for our future? What binds us together is so much more fundamental than what separates us.’ (RK, okt 2016)

door Luc Vanheerentals

Flemish Brabant is set to have a net zero carbon footprint by 2040, according to the provincial authority, citing a study to confirm the plan's technical and social feasibility. Towards this end, the municipal authorities are being called upon to achieve a 20% cut in their CO2 emissions by 2020.

door Ines Minten

Nineteen-year-old Nozizwe Dube fled from Zimbabwe to Tervuren six years ago. She really concentrated on learning Dutch, determined to be able to speak the language fluently. At the start of this year, she became the chairperson of and spokesperson for the Flemish Youth Council.

door RK

One option is to follow the one you love back to Belgium, where you can sit in your corner full of romantic feelings but wondering what on earth to do with yourself. Or you can take a cue from Verónica Demaría...

door RK

Architect and designer Henry Van de Velde was born 150 years ago. Van de Velde was one of the leading representatives of Art Nouveau in Belgium, laid the foundations for the school from which the Bauhaus school of design emerged, founded La Cambre arts school and created timeless furniture.